Instructions / Assembly

brush, a piece of cloth, or your fingertips and be sure to wipe
off any excess oil.
What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker
has more liquid than desired?
With the cover removed, simmer to evaporate the excess liquid.
Next time you prepare the same recipe, you may want to use less
liquid.
How does one prevent overcooking?
Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator
begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time the
cooking period. A Presto

kitchen timer is very helpful for this
purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling
the pressure cooker.
What if the food is not completely done after the recommended
cooking time?
Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a
minute or two longer.
Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?
Your pressure cooker will work on gas, electric coil and ceramic
glass (smoothtop) ranges. In addition, stainless steel pressure
cookers will work on induction ranges. However, because alu-
minum pressure cookers are not magnetic, they will not work on
induction ranges.
When cooking first begins, is it normal for steam to escape and
moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?
It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture
leakage to form on the cover and between the handles when cook-
ing first begins. If leakage continues, the cover handle may not be
properly aligned with the body handle and, therefore, the cover
lock cannot engage.
Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and
drop back down when cooking first begins?
It is possible that the air vent/cover lock will move up and down
slightly when cooking first begins. Do not be concerned. The air
vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has
sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock continues to move up
and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife.
If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the following may be
occurring:
1. The burner is not hot enough.
2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 9).
3. There is insufficient liquid to form steam.
4. The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced
(see page 18).
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